Howell, MI vs Southgate, MI

Southgate is moderately more affordable than Howell, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Howell scores 88 compared to 81 for Southgate, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Howell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Howell is $1,121/month compared to $1,102/month in Southgate — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Southgate is more affordable at $165,400 median vs $240,700.

Median household income in Howell is $57,122 compared to $64,635 in Southgate (-11.6%). Southgate offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Howell spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Southgate.